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Positions Available
Due to the nature of our program, we do not hire general counselors to walk the children from one activity to the next. All of our counselors are specialists and return to the bunks to supervise the kids when they are not teaching an activity. All counselors must have a strong background in one of the following areas:

SPORTS: Athletic Director, Softball, Baseball, Basketball, Soccer, Flag Football, Roller Hockey, Lacrosse, Volleyball, Fencing, Martial Arts, Wrestling, Archery, Skateboarding, Rollerblading, Golf, Mt. Biking, Mt. Boarding, Cheerleading, Frisbee Golf, Gymnastics & Tennis

PIONEERING: Pioneering Director, Ropes Course, Climbing, Rappelling, Belaying, Orienteering, Survival Skills & Outdoor Cooking

HORSEBACK: Horseback Director, English, Western, Jumping & Dressage

WATERFRONT: Waterfront Director, Swimming, Kayaking, Canoeing, Sailing, Windsurfing, Waterskiing, Wakeboarding & Boat Driving

SCIENCE: Science Director, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Electronics, Computer Science, Astronomy, Radio Broadcasting & Environmental

MUSIC: Music Director, Guitar, Bass Guitar, Keyboard, Piano, Drums & Voice

THEATRE: Directing, Improvisation, Theatre Games, Stage Combat, Mime, Scene Study, Audition Technique, Dialects, Tech Director, Set Design, Set Construction, Lighting, Sound, Costume, Video Director & Video

DANCE: Dance Director, Hip-Hop, Funk, Jazz, Ballet, Modern, Pointe, Tap & Choreography

CIRCUS: Circus Director, Clowning, Juggling, Unicycle, Static Trapeze, Swinging Trapeze, Flying Trapeze, Tight Wire, Spanish Web, Acrobatics, Quartet, Rolling Globe, Circus Bike, Stilt Walking, Hand Balancing, Aerial Ladder, Mini-Trampoline, Teeter Board, Rola Bola, Russian Swing, Cloud Swing, Lyra, & Fabric

ARTS & CRAFTS: Arts & Crafts Director, Painting, Drawing, Cartooning, Calligraphy, Sculpture, Woodworking, Needlecrafts, Stained Glass, Candle Making, Fabric Painting, Beading, Weaving, Macramé, Tie Dye, Batik, Jewelry, Copper Enamel, Leather Crafts, Ceramics, Puppetry, Paper Mache, Lino/Wood Cut, Photography, Screen Printing, Mosaics, Air Brush, Rocketry, Architecture, Stone Sculpture, Origami, Kite Making, Paper Making & Doll Making

 
Support Staff
We are always looking for exceptional support staff to help us run the daily operations at camp.

SUPPORT STAFF: Nurses, Doctor, Kitchen, Maintenance, Security, Housekeeping, Secretaries & Laundry

 

We also look for staff with previous experience in camp or education. The potential staff member must have a proven background in a leadership position.

GROUP LEADERS: You will supervise 4-6 bunks consisting of approximately 15-20 counselors and 50-75 campers. Additionally, you will be responsible for taking care of homesickness, parent communication, and developing and implementing evening activities.

 


Island Lake Camp in Starrucca, PA is looking for a Business Development Manager. Please send résumés by mail only to:

Ray Owen
Associate Director
50 Island Lake Rd
Starrucca, PA 18462

 

 
 

SUMMER: 50 Island Lake Road • Starruccca, PA 18462 • 570.798.2550
WINTER: 175 Tompkins Avenue • Pleasantville, NY 10570 • 914.769-6060 • 800.869.6083 • fax 914.769.6161


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